MAD COW DISEASE IN ASIA
TOKYO {AP} Japan's government announced Monday it has found the country's  and Asia's  first suspected case of mad cow disease and blamed imported feed. Japanese health experts had said earlier that high sanitary standards would keep the country free of the disease.

Texas nets $2.2 billion in ag subsidies
Small-time farmers, major cooperatives and at least one Fortune 500 company shared in the $2.2 billion in U.S. Department of Agriculture subsidies allocated to Texas last year, according to records analyzed by The Associated Press.

Air attacks prompt FAA closure of Lubbock airport
On the heels of three horrific plane crashes seemingly purposely directed at the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., the Federal Aviation Administration has shut down all aircraft nationwide.

Local U.S. Secret Service office on alert
The U.S. Secret Service in Lubbock  one of the few federal offices open Tuesday in Lubbock  was on alert that it might be called into action after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

It will take time for nation to heal
The explosions and tragedies of New York City and Washington, D.C., took just minutes on Tuesday, but the nation's grief could linger long after the debris is cleared and the dust has settled.

New Mexico-Glance
A brief look at New Mexico reaction to terrorism attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.:

Southwestern Bell's call volume hasn't increased
The disasters caused by terrorists attacks on New York, Washington and an area outside Pittsburg have not stimulated increased telephone call volumes on Southwestern Bell lines, according to a spokesman for the company.

Tech-UTEP may be played Saturday
Texas Tech's football game at Texas-El Paso scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed until Saturday and may still be canceled in the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.

Dollar down, gold soars in Europe
LONDON {AP} The U.S. dollar fell Tuesday against other major currencies in European trading, reversing course following a series of terrorist attacks in the United States. Gold prices rose sharply.

Cup doubleheader postponed
COLUMBUS, Ohio {AP} The U.S. Women's Cup doubleheader involving the United States against Japan and Germany vs. China was postponed Tuesday after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

DFW officials say airport may reopen Wednesday
GRAPEVINE, Texas {AP} All terminals at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were eerily quiet Tuesday after a massive terrorist attack on the East Coast led the FAA to order all flights grounded.

Aerocare impacted by FAA decision
Aerocare, the emergency helicopter service that works in tandem with local hospitals, was also impacted to some degree by a Federal Aviation Administration decision Tuesday to get all aircraft out of the sky.

Muslim group decries terrorist attacks
RICHARDSON, Texas {AP} A Dallas-area organization that provides relief to Palestinians and whose records were seized last week in an anti-terrorism investigation received threatening phone calls Tuesday after terrorist attacks on the East Coast.

Powell decries acts of terrorism
LIMA, Peru {AP} Secretary of State Colin Powell, in Peru for a special session of the Organization of American States, decried Tuesday's acts of terrorism on American soil.

American releases statement in hijackings
FORT WORTH, Texas {AP} Following is the text of a statement issued by American Airlines after two of its planes were hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center:

1993 attack killed six, wounded more than 1,000
NEW YORK {AP} In 1993, a bombing at the World Trade Center killed six people and wounded more than 1,000. Six Islamic militants were convicted in the bombing, and sentenced to life behind bars.

State Department evacuated
WASHINGTON {AP} The State Department was evacuated Tuesday due to a possible explosion or fire amid a rash of explosions in New York and Washington.

Resident line up to give blood
Phone calls flooded the United Blood Services offices in Lubbock, and people packed the lobby area waiting Tuesday for their chance to donate blood, as Lubbock area residents responded to the tragedy at the World Trade Center in New York City.

Albuquerque International Sunport airport evacuated
Passengers were told to leave Albuquerque's airport and security was beefed up at air force bases and nuclear labs in New Mexico as people stared horrified at television sets, watching two planes crash into the World Trade Center and knock down the twin 110-story towers, the first of several attacks on the nation Tuesday morning.

New Mexico steps up security in wake of attacks on nation
Air Force bases and federal offices beefed up security around New Mexico, the two nuclear research laboratories sent workers home and passengers were told to leave Albuquerque's airport Tuesday in the wake of apparent terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.

FEMA, Pentagon, top officials meet on attacks
WASHINGTON {AP} Vice President Dick Cheney, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice and other top federal officials huddled Tuesday in the wake of the terrorist attacks. The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened its operation center to respond to the attacks.

Many trapped inside twin towers
NEW YORK - Authorities had been trying to evacuate those who work in the twin towers, but many were thought to have been trapped. About 50,000 people work at the Trade Center.

Texas Congressmen want terrorists punished
Texas representatives to Congress were insistent that punishment will be directed at whomever is responsible for Tuesday's attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Mayor addresses city regarding attacks
Mayor Windy Sitton cautioned Lubbock residents to be very watchful in light of terrorists attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities.

Local blood supply short but not critical
Despite a crippled local blood supply that forced Covenant Health System to postpone some elective surgeries Friday, Lubbock hospitals were reporting business as usual Tuesday, though emergency plans were in place.

Attacks shutdown commerce and financial world
Lubbock stood still Tuesday as did the rest of the financial and commerce world in response to the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center and the proximity of those structures to financial markets.

Phones quiet at local travel agencies
With the entire airspace above American cities turned into a restricted zone following Tuesday's terrorist attacks, the telephones of Lubbock's travel agents were not ringing continuously Tuesday.

No decision yet on whether Tech-UTEP game will be played
Although a final decision has not been made, all indications are that Texas Tech's football game at Texas-El Paso scheduled for Thursday night will be postponed or canceled in the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.

Frenship locks down after terrorist acts
Frenship Independent School District locked down its schools in response to attacks Tuesday by suspected terrorists, who piloted aircraft into several U.S. landmarks, killing thousands.

Colleges respond with cancellation and prayer services
Volleyball games Tuesday night involving Lubbock Christian University, Wayland Baptist University and Howard Payne University have been canceled, but other activities are continuing as scheduled at local colleges and universities.

Gibson Plumbing committed to delivering best service, products
For another year, Gibson Plumbing & Air Conditioning has been voted one of the best by readers of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal in the annual Readers' Choice poll. Since the award was begun eight years ago, Gibson has taken home awards as "Best Plumbing Company," "Beat Heating & Air Conditioning Company," or both in every year.

Consolidate your bills! Save your credit & become financially free
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Overhead Door Co. of Lubbock choice for quality, value and service
Does your garage door make such a racket that your neighbors know every time you open your garage? Garage doors are large, moving objects, and from time to time will require repair and maintenance to ensure safe performance and to remove those annoying squeaks and grinding sounds.

Markets stable behind lack of investor action
NEW YORK {AP} Wall Street found some stability Monday, leaving stocks barely changed in an uninspired session following last week's big selloff that sent the major indexes to some of their lowest levels of the year.

Qwest announces 4,000 layoffs to compensate for economic lull
DENVER {AP} Qwest Communications International announced Monday it would cut 4,000 jobs, or 6 percent of its work force, and said the nation's economic slowdown would mean lower-than-expected sales and earnings through at least the first half of 2002.

Busines today- September 11, 2001
DALLAS  Blockbuster said Monday it would take a $450 million charge against earnings to cover the cost of removing about one-fourth of its rental videos and replacing them with DVDs.

Tech's new receiver fits like a Glover
Nate Archibald, the only player to lead the NBA in scoring and assists in the same season, once got stopped on his way into an arena. A dubious security guard thought there was no way Archibald could be a player.
They didn't call Archibald "Tiny" for nothing.

Red Raiders see good, bad, ugly in 42-30 win
For Sunday's post-game film session, the Texas Tech players and coaches likely saw a little bit of everything.
In each phase of the game, there was plenty of good, some bad and more ugly than the red Raiders might have liked.

A&M's Johnson to sit out
COLLEGE STATION (AP) Hospitalized with a spleen injury, Texas A&M wide receiver Bethel Johnson will be lost to the team indefinitely, coach R.C. Slocum said Monday.

Lawmakers want to protect teens
When turning 16, teen-agers sometimes think they are free to go anywhere, anytime. However, a bill that goes into effect Jan. 1 puts re-strictions on drivers younger than 18.

Driving Tips for Teens
1. Get to school five to 10 minutes early and leave five minutes late to avoid the mad dash into and out of the parking lots.

New law steers teens away from crashes
BusinessWire quotes Anne O'Ryan, American Automobile Association Texas public and government affairs manager, that 165 Texas teens are injured and killed every day in car wrecks  the leading cause of death among teens in Texas.
Facts such as these encouraged Gov. Rick Perry to sign Senate Bill 577, enacting the Graduated Driver Licensing law. SB577, which will go into effect Jan. 1, was designed to save lives by giving driving priv-iledges in three steps: the instructional permit, the intermediate/provisional license and the full license.

Realizing A Dream
THE FOCUSED DESIRE OF Donetta Stewart to get a college degree stands as one of the most inspirational stories of determination that we have ever heard.

Blood Donors Needed
AMERICA'S POPULATION IS increasing, but the willingness to give blood is apparently decreasing. That makes for a very unhealthy combination of circumstances.

What Do We Do Now?
PERHAPS AMONG THE most profound of all observations is the one that defines intelligence as simply knowing what to do next.

Keep Anger Controlled
EVERYONE HAS A TEMPER, but the length of the fuses that ignite tempers varies widely from person to person. When uncontrolled anger arises from a temper, it can lead to irrational and even violent behavior.

Keep Anger Controlled
EVERYONE HAS A TEMPER, but the length of the fuses that ignite tempers varies widely from person to person. When uncontrolled anger arises from a temper, it can lead to irrational and even violent behavior.

Public Property
On behalf of my wife, myself and numerous friends who expressed their opinions to me, I would like to thank Burle Pettit and Randy Sanders for their astute and accurate comments about what's going on in City Hall. Keep up your good work until you get at all the truth about the Walker-Robinson fiasco.

City's Arrogance
Burle Pettit hit the nail on the head when he said that City Hall had gotten so arrogant that they could do nothing wrong (A-J, 8-26).

Residential Speeders
On 44th Street, west of Quaker, my neighbor and I are building a speed bump in the middle of the block. We are forced to do this because neither the Lubbock Police Department nor our new purple house paint job are slowing down traffic.

Accountability Question
I'm confused. Mr. Robinson reportedly disturbed the peace and tranquility of his neighborhood and threatened suicide, so according to news reports the Lubbock PD SWAT team destroyed his home, shot him, endangered his entire neighborhood by firing at least 179 rounds, arrested him, charged him with murder, and, tragically, apparently shot and killed the SWAT team leader.

Wants Home Painted
It appears to me that the owner of the house with many colors has lots of paint and a pretty good air gun. But, please, if and when he feels like painting a home, mine is in dire need of a fresh coat of paint. White, if you would. I bet my neighbors will not complain!

City Wastes Money
Responding to the letter "Reducing Expenditures" (A-J, 8-18) about cutting expenditures: I want to know why it is necessary for the city to provide 4-wheel drive vehicles to the police and other city officials. Talk about a waste of money. We have, maybe, two days a year when the use of a 4-wheel drive anything would be handy; not necessary, but handy.

City's Arrogance
Burle Pettit hit the nail on the head when he said that City Hall had gotten so arrogant that they could do nothing wrong (A-J, 8-26).

Children Need To Learn
I was very disturbed to read the letter calling for a "Child Ban" (A-J, 8-23), at movies and restaurants. It seems that the reader either dislikes or knows nothing about children.

Ports-To-Plains Safer
Re: The editorial "Danger On Rural Roads" (A-J, 9-6). Excellent editorial! That is one of many good reasons why Ports-to-Plains is such a good idea!

Purple House Tenants
My sympathies for the "purple house" tenants and their campaign for reasonable and fair housing regulations for college students were tempered upon hearing a TV interview with one of the

Police Escorted Funerals
It is indeed a tragedy that occurred when motorcycle Officer Rodney Kendricks lost his life while helping escort a funeral procession on July 8.

Church Opened For Prayer
First United Methodist Church (1411 Broadway) Lubbock will open its sanctuary doors to the community the rest of this week from 12 noon to 2 p.m. for a time of prayer.

Take Responsibility
If a neighborhood has a problem with loud music, public urination, trashed yards, and parties due to more than two non-related residents ... it seems a house with two students could throw an equally fierce party and cause the s

God Bless Everyone
God Bless EveryoneI am very upset to hear the painful news for America. God bless everyone. I find it very hard for this news to sink in. This de

City Officials' Actions
"With no known target," over 150 bullets tore 350 holes in a home, killing one and injuring two.

Wants Home Painted
It appears to me that the owner of the house with many colors has lots of paint and a pretty good air gun. But, please, if and when he feels like painting a home, mine is in dire need of a fresh coat of paint. White, if you would. I bet my neighbors will not complain!

Let Name Rest In Peace
Maria Elena Holly will not fade away is all I can think about after reading William Kerns column (A-J, 9-2).

City Officials' Actions
"With no known target," over 150 bullets tore 350 holes in a home, killing one and injuring two.

Give Benefit Of Doubt
The tone of recent letters to the editor is very surprising. I cannot understand why citizens are willing to castigate our city manager, Bob Cass, who has worked hard for so many years to serve our city, when no one outside of city government knows the facts about why he suspended Police Chief Walker. Until those reasons are revealed, how can we know Mr. Cass made a mistake?

Public Property
On behalf of my wife, myself and numerous friends who expressed their opinions to me, I would like to thank Burle Pettit and Randy Sanders for their astute and accurate comments about what's going on in City Hall. Keep up your good work until you get at all the truth about the Walker-Robinson fiasco.

Plural Of 'Pair'?
Have I been left behind in this world of understanding words? Has the use of the word "pair" changed completely? Isn't the plural of the word "pair" "pairs"?

Don't Change Ordinance
The city ordinance that prohibits more than two unrelated people living in the same house is a good law and I urge the City Council not to change it at all.

Don't Change Ordinance
The city ordinance that prohibits more than two unrelated people living in the same house is a good law and I urge the City Council not to change it at all.

Community briefs- September 11, 2001
Upward Bound enrolls students
Texas Tech Upward Bound, a college preparatory program, has scheduled an open enrollment session for 10th-graders at 7 p.m. Wednesday in room 76 of Holden Hall on campus.

Center holds classes
Hodges Center, 4011 Univer-sity Ave., has announced its fall class schedule has been completed and copies may be picked up.

Cooks create detailed recipes for whole year
An entire year's recipes in one book is a good deal. A selection fitting that description in "Food & Wine Magazine's 2001 Cookbook" (American Express-Sterling, $27.95) includes dishes for every phase of a meal, and for drinks and snacks in between, created by a host of cooks.

News brief- September 10, 2001
Joe Perez, 30, of Lubbock was upgraded to serious condition Sunday at University Medical Center. He was injured Sept. 3 in an crash on Fourth Street just west of Buddy Holly Avenue.

Smoke ban still one hot topic in city
A divisive 4-3 vote by the City Council earlier this summer may not have settled anything: A Libertarian-based group will begin petitioning later this week to repeal the city's new smoking ban.

Area Libertarians to launch petition
The Libertarian Party of Lubbock County has indicated it will launch a petition drive aimed at repealing the city's recently enacted smoking ordinance.

Biela, Pirro triumph at American Le Mans race
MONTEREY, Calif. {AP} Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro won the American Le Mans Series Monterey Sports Car Championship race Sunday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, putting Pirro in position to win the series championship.

Grand jury refuses action against Condit
MODESTO, Calif. {AP} A grand jury has rejected a flight attendant's complaint that Rep. Gary Condit obstructed justice by allegedly asking her to sign an affidavit stating they didn't have an affair.

Sacramento killing spree ends in suicide
SACRAMENTO, Calif. {AP} A former security guard wanted in the slayings of five people shot himself to death during a furious gun battle with police early Monday, leaving a video suicide note boasting that he had "put on a hell of a show."

GOP makes case for tax cuts
WASHINGTON {AP} The Senate's top Republican suggested Monday that Congress consider coupling a reduction in the Social Security payroll tax with a cut in capital gains taxes to give the struggling economy a fresh infusion of cash.

NM farmers pocket federal subsidies
New Mexico garnered more than $101.2 million in federal farm subsidies last year, but bucked the nationwide trend of sending farm subsidies to multimillion-dollar corporations or people who weren't even farmers or ranchers.

Ex-security guard goes on killing spree
SACRAMENTO, Calif. {AP} Police said a disgruntled former security guard accused of killing four people made cellular phone calls during the rampage and said he wanted to commit a crime bloodier than the slayings of seven people in the city last month.

Dole to announce
Senate candidacy
RALEIGH, N.C. {AP} Elizabeth Dole will announce Tuesday that she is entering the race for the North Carolina Senate seat being vacated by Jesse Helms, according to a Republican source.

Florida fisherman bitten by catch
MIAMI {AP} A fisherman who hooked a shark and hauled it into his boat was bitten on his legs and hand after he and the shark tumbled into the water.

Elrena Deel
ROBY  Services for Elrena Deel, 94, of Levelland and formerly of Roby will be 2 p.m. Thursday at First Methodist Church of Roby with the Rev. Weldon McCormick and the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating.

Ramona Estrada
SNYDER  Rosary services for Ramona S. Estrada, 80, of Irving will be at 7 p.m. today at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home Chapel in Snyder.

Dorothy Casey
SNYDER  Services for Dorothy Winston Casey, 80, of Snyder will be at 2 p.m. today at Colonial Hill Baptist Church with Tommy Culwell, the Rev. Miller Robinson and the Rev. Nan Swanson officiating.

Police blotter- September 10, 2001
Blotter information is compiled from reports filed with the Lubbock Police Department. To report information about these or other crimes, call Crime Line at 741-1000. In some cases, cash rewards are offered. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police blotter- September 11, 2001
Blotter information is compiled from reports filed with the Lubbock Police Department. To report information about these or other crimes, call Crime Line at 741-1000. In some cases, cash rewards are offered. Callers may remain anonymous.

Miami upends Titans 31-23
NASHVILLE, Tenn. {AP} The Miami Dolphins don't really care how they play in the preseason. They know exactly what to do once the games really count.

AFC Central roundup- September 10, 2001
BALTIMORE  The Baltimore Ravens opened defense of their Super Bowl title Sunday with a performance reminiscent of last season, smothering the Chicago Bears' offense and getting just enough production from a one-dimensional attack in a 17-6 win.

AL roundup- September 11, 2001
CLEVELAND  Rookie Dan Wright pitched seven strong innings and the Chicago White Sox won their season series against the Cleveland Indians with a 7-1 victory Monday night.

SPORTS/briefly- September 10, 2001
PORTLAND, Ore.  Lubbock Christian University split two matches Saturday at the Concordia University Tournament. In its first match, LCU defeated the College of Notre Dame 30-28, 30-18, 30-19.

NL roundup- September 10, 2001
HOUSTON  Roy Oswalt struck out 11 in his first career shutout, leading the Houston Astros to an 8-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Astacio's return in question
HOUSTON  Houston Astros righthander Pedro Astacio, who is suffering from a sore right shoulder, may not be available again this season.

Pro golf roundup- September 10, 2001
MONTREAL  Scott Verplank hung on down the stretch Sunday to win the Canadian Open and douse any concerns about his selection to the Ryder Cup team.

Stress fracture sidelines O'Neill
NEW YORK {AP} Paul O'Neill hobbled into the New York Yankees' clubhouse Monday wearing a protective boot on his left foot, and delivered his disappointing news: He'll be out at least a week because of a stress fracture.

Tampa Bay defense stifles Dallas
IRVING {AP} Quincy Carter looked like a rookie making his first start. Emmitt Smith seldom had any running room. And the Tampa Bay Buccaneers mounted long drive after long drive.

Morris sentenced to 10 years for probation violation
ROCKWALL {AP} Former Texas Tech running back Bam Morris, the leading rusher in the 1996 Super Bowl for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison Monday for violating his probation on a 1996 drug conviction.

NFC Central roundup- September 10, 2001
MINNEAPOLIS  Carolina Panthers quarterback Chris Weinke was good enough to win in his first NFL start  with some help from the mistake-prone Minnesota Vikings.

Democrats not sold on value of Gramm's seat
AUSTIN {AP} Although Texas Democrats are enthusiastic about the prospects of winning the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Phil Gramm, national party members may not view it as a swing race worthy of high-dollar attention.

Memo suggests live ammo allowed
ARLINGTON {AP} An internal memo shows that Arlington police training officers were instructed earlier this year to carry live ammunition to training sessions, despite department rules that ban the practice.

Lawyers prepare to pick jury in Yates competency hearing
HOUSTON {AP} Andrea Yates' ability to assist her attorney in her defense and to rationally and factually understand the case against her could be fragile and change no matter what a jury determines this week, legal experts say.

Colleges respond with cancellation and prayer services
Volleyball games Tuesday night involving Lubbock Christian University, Wayland Baptist University and Howard Payne University have been canceled, but other activities are continuing as scheduled at local colleges and universities.

Albuquerque International Sunport airport evacuated
Passengers were told to leave Albuquerque's airport and security was beefed up at air force bases and nuclear labs in New Mexico as people stared horrified at television sets, watching two planes crash into the World Trade Center and knock down the twin 110-story towers, the first of several attacks on the nation Tuesday morning.

Resident line up to give blood
Phone calls flooded the United Blood Services offices in Lubbock, and people packed the lobby area waiting Tuesday for their chance to donate blood, as Lubbock area residents responded to the tragedy at the World Trade Center in New York City.

No decision yet on whether Tech-UTEP game will be played
Although a final decision has not been made, all indications are that Texas Tech's football game at Texas-El Paso scheduled for Thursday night will be postponed or canceled in the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.

Community briefs
Upward Bound enrolls students
Texas Tech Upward Bound, a college preparatory program, has scheduled an open enrollment session for 10th-graders at 7 p.m. Wednesday in room 76 of Holden Hall on campus.

Many trapped inside twin towers
NEW YORK - Authorities had been trying to evacuate those who work in the twin towers, but many were thought to have been trapped. About 50,000 people work at the Trade Center.

Dollar down, gold soars in Europe
LONDON {AP} The U.S. dollar fell Tuesday against other major currencies in European trading, reversing course following a series of terrorist attacks in the United States. Gold prices rose sharply.

Wireless trades, for now, trail industry hype
You have just teed off on the eighth hole, and you get a tip on a hot dot-com stock from your golfing buddy. You whip out your cellphone or pager, punch a few buttons and place your order.

Frenship locks down after terrorist acts
Frenship Independent School District locked down its schools in response to attacks Tuesday by suspected terrorists, who piloted aircraft into several U.S. landmarks, killing thousands.

Phones quiet at local travel agencies
With the entire airspace above American cities turned into a restricted zone following Tuesday's terrorist attacks, the telephones of Lubbock's travel agents were not ringing continuously Tuesday.

American releases statement in hijackings
FORT WORTH, Texas {AP} Following is the text of a statement issued by American Airlines after two of its planes were hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center:

Southwestern Bell's call volume hasn't increased
The disasters caused by terrorists attacks on New York, Washington and an area outside Pittsburg have not stimulated increased telephone call volumes on Southwestern Bell lines, according to a spokesman for the company.

Tech-UTEP may be played Saturday
Texas Tech's football game at Texas-El Paso scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed until Saturday and may still be canceled in the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.

Air attacks prompt FAA closure of Lubbock airport
On the heels of three horrific plane crashes seemingly purposely directed at the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., the Federal Aviation Administration has shut down all aircraft nationwide.

Powell decries acts of terrorism
LIMA, Peru {AP} Secretary of State Colin Powell, in Peru for a special session of the Organization of American States, decried Tuesday's acts of terrorism on American soil.

Hotel to be imploded to make room for terminal
GRAPEVINE, Texas {AP} Officials at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport are scheduled to implode the Hyatt Hotel West on Sunday to make room for a multimillion dollar international terminal.

South Plains Mall closes
South Plains Mall closed its doors shortly after opening them Tuesday at the behest of its parent company  Santa Monica-based The Macerich Co.

Hodges undergoes shoulder surgery
Texas Tech quarterback Cody Hodges is expected to be out for six months after he underwent surgery Saturday to repair two labrum tears in his throwing shoulder.

New Mexico-Glance
A brief look at New Mexico reaction to terrorism attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.:

Campaign finance high on Democrats' priority list
AUSTIN {AP} Although Texas Democrats are enthusiastic about the prospects of winning the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Phil Gramm, national party members may not view it as a swing race worthy of high-dollar attention.

FEMA, Pentagon, top officials meet on attacks
WASHINGTON {AP} Vice President Dick Cheney, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice and other top federal officials huddled Tuesday in the wake of the terrorist attacks. The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened its operation center to respond to the attacks.

E-World: A new privacy tool is at your disposal now  warts and all
Imagine this notice has popped up on your computer screen: "WARNING! Approaching nosy Web site! It wants your name, e-mail address and household income. It will send you junk e-mail. It will track you in your travels across the Web. If you value your privacy, keep out!"

Aerocare impacted by FAA decision
Aerocare, the emergency helicopter service that works in tandem with local hospitals, was also impacted to some degree by a Federal Aviation Administration decision Tuesday to get all aircraft out of the sky.

Stocks move cautiously higher
NEW YORK {AP} The stock market found some stability Monday, with investors bidding prices cautiously higher following the selloff last week that sent the major indexes to some of their lowest levels of the year.

New Mexico steps up security in wake of attacks on nation
Air Force bases and federal offices beefed up security around New Mexico, the two nuclear research laboratories sent workers home and passengers were told to leave Albuquerque's airport Tuesday in the wake of apparent terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.

Attacks shutdown commerce and financial world
Lubbock stood still Tuesday as did the rest of the financial and commerce world in response to the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center and the proximity of those structures to financial markets.

Cup doubleheader postponed
COLUMBUS, Ohio {AP} The U.S. Women's Cup doubleheader involving the United States against Japan and Germany vs. China was postponed Tuesday after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

Local blood supply short but not critical
Despite a crippled local blood supply that forced Covenant Health System to postpone some elective surgeries Friday, Lubbock hospitals were reporting business as usual Tuesday, though emergency plans were in place.

Local U.S. Secret Service office on alert
The U.S. Secret Service in Lubbock  one of the few federal offices open Tuesday in Lubbock  was on alert that it might be called into action after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

It will take time for nation to heal
The explosions and tragedies of New York City and Washington, D.C., took just minutes on Tuesday, but the nation's grief could linger long after the debris is cleared and the dust has settled.

State Department evacuated
WASHINGTON {AP} The State Department was evacuated Tuesday due to a possible explosion or fire amid a rash of explosions in New York and Washington.

Southeast Texas minister expects BGCT nomination
HOUSTON {AP} A Southeast Texas minister who said he was approached by the Baptist General Convention of Texas for a leadership role expects to be nominated to head the group of more than 6,000 churches which has battled with a conservative-controlled national organization.

1993 attack killed six, wounded more than 1,000
NEW YORK {AP} In 1993, a bombing at the World Trade Center killed six people and wounded more than 1,000. Six Islamic militants were convicted in the bombing, and sentenced to life behind bars.

Texas Congressmen want terrorists punished
Texas representatives to Congress were insistent that punishment will be directed at whomever is responsible for Tuesday's attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.